Apple WWDC 2023 Biggest announcementd: Unveiling of iOS 17 and Apple Vision Pro
During the keynote session of the annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023, Apple CEO Tim Cook made a statement that will be remembered for some time. He declared that they would be making some of their biggest announcements ever at WWDC. The show lasted for just over two hours, during which Apple presenters hurriedly presented software and hardware products that were exceptional and could have easily been the main attraction at any other event. Among the highlights were the introduction of iOS 17 with a journal app, standby display, and customization features, the new M2 Ultra chip, and the Mac Pro’s first-ever use of Apple silicon. As the second hour of the keynote session began, it became clear why the presenters were in such a rush. Apple spent almost an hour unveiling its latest product, the Apple Vision Pro.
If you’re one of those who can’t keep up with the lightning-quick pace of Apple announcing other products, don’t worry. Let’s take a look at the biggest announcements from the WWDC 2023 keynote.
The show starts with a MacBook
The new 15.3-inch MacBook Air was the first to be announced at the event. The laptop has a Liquid Retina display, an Apple M2 chip, up to 18 hours of battery life (as Apple claims) and a six-speaker sound system. Apple also claimed to be the thinnest laptop in the world at 11.5mm thick. Starting at $1,299.
“The new MacBook Air is the best 15-inch laptop in the world,” said John Ternus, Apple’s vice president of hardware engineering, when announcing the product.
The next announcement was Mac Studio, which received a new performance upgrade. Mac Studio is available in two versions: one with the M2 Max chip and the other with the new M2 Ultra chip. Starting at $1,999. The Mac Pro also got a big update and finally Apple’s silicone appeared. The new MacBook Pro will be equipped with the M2 Ultra chip. Its price starts at $6,999.
Then comes the software ads
iOS 17: Apple kicked off its software announcements by unveiling iOS 17. One of the biggest features of this year’s iterative iPhone software update is live voicemail, where users can see the caller’s text live before the call. their phone. , customizable call screens called contact tags, a name drop that lets you easily share contact cards, and improvements to SharePlay.
Apart from this, iMessage also comes with a bunch of features like filter-based search, swipe-to-reply feature, voice message writing, live stickers, improved emoji stickers, and more. A new diary app and a more powerful autocorrect feature have also been added.
iPadOS 17: iPadOS 17 gets a new custom lock screen, Live Actions, more widgets, and an easier way to work with PDF files.
macOS 14: The new macOS, known as Sonoma, has received a heavy update to its widgets. It also got a new game mode that reduces distractions. There’s also a new Game Development Pack.
watchOS 10: watchOS has received the biggest update of any other software. It features new widgets and redesigned apps, new widgets accessible through the Digital Crown, new watch faces, a new Mindfulness app for mental health care, new cycling features, and more.
In addition to this tvOS 17, the new VisionOS has also been announced.
another thing…
When you hear the phrase “something else” during an Apple keynote, you know things are about to get crazy. And just like always, Apple did not disappoint. After saying the catchphrase, Cook announced the company’s newest product line, the Apple Vision Pro.
The Apple Vision Pro is a mixed reality headset that uses elements of augmented reality and virtual reality to create an immersive experience that the company calls “spatial information technology.” Users see a 3D version of the user interface and applications in front of them and can interact with them. It works perfectly with eye tracking and gesture control, and even has a virtual keyboard.
According to Apple, the screens have 23 million micro-OLED pixels, which means there are more pixels in a postage stamp-sized area than a 4K TV! It also includes 5 sensors and 12 cameras. All this technology runs on a fan-cooled PC with an M2 chip and the new R1 chip. The M2 chip ensures incredible performance, while the R1 chip ensures that everything you see in front of you happens in real time. It has an external battery that lasts up to two hours and can be connected with a woven cable that you can easily slip into your pockets.
The Apple Vision Pro starts at $3,499 and will be available for purchase from early 2024.
